Malayalam Movie Release List 2026: Complete Schedule & Box Office Hits

The Malayalam film industry (Mollywood) continues its golden run in 2026 with a string of critically acclaimed hits and massive commercial blockbusters. Known for its realistic storytelling and high production values, Mollywood has dominated the South Indian box office this year.

Below is the comprehensive list of major Malayalam films released in early 2026, along with their lead cast and genres.

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📅 Malayalam Movie List 2026

Movie Title	Lead Cast	Genre
Paavakoothu	Unni Mukundan	Traditional Drama
Oru Kattil Oru Muri	Poornima Indrajith, Hakkim Shajahan	Comedy Thriller
Mohiniyattam	Saiju Kurup, Suraj Venjaramood	Comedy Thriller
Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros	Hashir, Alan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy	coming-of-age comedy
Prathichaya	Nivin Pauly	Drama
Bhishmar	Dhyan Sreenivasan, Divya Pillai	Romantic Comedy
Aadu 3	Jayasurya, Saiju Kurup	Fantasy Comedy
Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu	Askar Ali	Thriller
Masthishka Maranam	Rajisha Vijayan, Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju	Cyberpunk Comedy
Ashakal Aayiram	Jayaram, Kalidas Jayaram	Comedy Drama
Prakambanam	Ganapati	Horror Comedy
Valathu Vashathe Kallan	Biju Menon	crime thriller
Baby Girl	Nivin Pauly	medical thriller
Chatha Pacha	Arjun Ashokan	Action Comedy
Pennu Case	Nikhila Vimal, Aju Varghese	Comedy Drama

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🌟 Top 3 Must-Watch Malayalam Movies of 2026

• Bilal: The legendary sequel to 'Big B' finally arrived in January, breaking multiple opening day records with Mammootty's iconic swag.
• Kathanar: A high-budget fantasy thriller using state-of-the-art virtual production. It is a visual spectacle that has redefined Mollywood's technical standards.
• Pallichattambi: Tovino Thomas delivers a powerhouse performance in this gritty period drama set in the 1950s.